Workers' Compensation Consultant

Posting Description:

- Newly created national role within the Aon Self-Insurance team
- Based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Newcastle, you will be joining a high performing national Workplace Risk team
- Position will suit someone with experience in self-insurance, gained with a broker, self-insurer or third-party administrator. The role may also suit someone with strong workers' compensation consulting/broking background
- At Aon, we understand the importance of having flexible work practices to allow our colleagues to be their very best. We offer Hybrid work solutions which allows our colleagues to work from their place of choice, in conjunction to the local Aon office. Of course, flexibility goes beyond just the place of workand we are all for it. We call this Smart Working_

**The Opportunity**:
Our Workplace Risk practice focuses on the provision of Consulting and Advisory services to our portfolio of valued corporate clients. Our Workplace Risk service offering continues to evolve as the workers' compensation landscape changes and our clients seek greater innovation in People Risk.

Aon represent and advise over one third of all self-insurers nationally and are regarded as a market leader in Self-Insurance solutions. Due to the increased cost pressures on business and the deteriorating scheme performance in some jurisdictions, the demand for improved efficiency and innovation around workers' compensation, is increasing to unprecedented levels. Self-insurance is fast becoming a major growth strategy for Aon and we are expanding our Self-insurance team to meet the current demand.

Reporting to the Self-Insurance Leader, you will be accountable for providing advice and guidance to aspiring and existing self-insurers, across both State and Comcare schemes.

**Key responsibilities will include**:

- Preparing financial feasibility studies with the support of Aon's actuarial team
- Advising aspiring self-insurers on the eligibility requirements to self-insure in the State schemes
- Advising, assessing and articulating the business case to becoming a self-insurer, compared to being traditionally insured
- Provide best in class solutions to our existing self-insured clients, including liability reduction strategies, alternative security options, reinsurance and benchmarking of self-insurers' performance
- Advising our existing self-insurers on Diversification and Acquisition implications on their licence and liabilities

**About you**:

- A passion for self-insurance and proven experience in assisting employers' transition to self-insurance, or experience in working for a self-insurer.
- Strong analytical skills as they relate to self-insurance financial management
- Excellent networking and relationship management skills allowing you to be a prominent member of the workers' compensation community
- Ability to collaborate effectively with and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
- Self-discipline and organisational skills, with a motivation to work to tight deadlines
- Experience managing complex commercial / corporate clients

**About Us**:
We're a team of authentic and smart individuals focused on providing exceptional value to our clients and our local communities. Meaningful and genuine relationships are at the heart of our business success and we're proud of our positive impact.

Here at Aon, you're always more than just a job title. We encourage and support you to expand your knowledge and grow alongside some of the best people in the business - in Australia and throughout our connected global networks.
- As a valued colleague of Aon, you (and your family) have access to benefits that support your holistic wellbeing
- You will receive a generous Group Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) policy which will provide you with up to 75% of your salary
- Aon actively supports employees who wish to pursue work-related studies
- Aon colleagues gain access to the Well One app. The Well One program aims to support colleagues in balancing emotional, physical, lifestyle and financial wellbeing

**How to apply**:
Please submit your up-to-date resume and cover letter with relevant experiences.
- Aon is committed to creating a winning and inclusive culture with growth and development opportunities for everyone. Diversity is the foundation on which we have built our world-class organization, unparalleled in delivering distinctive value through the work we do._
- We embrace an inclusive culture where our people trust each other, respect diversity and share ideas freely._